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CK13 LNV

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,335 mi
Last recorded77,335 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 LNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,335 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive propshaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Minor) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front final drive (Minor) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,425 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Minor) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front final drive (Minor) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 69,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 65,423 miles

emission marker for DPF type 0.50

Pass 18 May 2022 61,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 56,841 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 56,841 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 52,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 46,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 40,996 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 34,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 34,664 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 25,802 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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CK13 LNV is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 46,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK13 LNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 13 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CK13 LNV registered?

CK13 LNV is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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